All posts tagged: PFASfree

Ateios and Kodak’s battery platform earns PFAS-free verification

Ateios and Kodak’s battery platform earns PFAS-free verification

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Ateios Systems and Kodak have announced that the Ateios RaiCore™ battery electrode platform has been extended to three of the world’s most widely used cathode chemistries. The battery platform now encompasses lithium cobalt oxide, lithium iron phosphate, and nickel manganese cobalt. Importantly, the platform has also earned third-party verification for eliminating perfluoralkoxy alkane (PFA) forever chemicals. The world’s first PFAS-free battery electrode platform Independent third-party testing confirmed that RaiCore™ composite electrode formulations (LCO, LFP, NMC, and graphite) contain total organic fluorine (TOF) levels below the analytical reporting limit of 20 parts per million, well below the 100-ppm regulatory threshold for PFAS-containing materials. This verification maintains RaiCore’s status as the world’s only PFAS-free battery electrode verified by an independent third party. New and improved formulation based on real-world feedback Alongside the verification, Ateios released its 4th-generation RaiCore™ electrodes with a new, improved formulation based on customer feedback. The new formulation has enabled the highest active material loading to more than 98%, incorporates an optimised conductive additive network, and improves rheology for high-speed gap coating, delivering leading …

Making the transition to PFAS-free firefighting foam

Making the transition to PFAS-free firefighting foam

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Jerry Back, Senior Fire Protection Engineer at Jensen Hughes, offers guidance on how the fire safety industry can support the phase out of PFAS in firefighting foam. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are valued for their exceptional fire-suppressing properties, yet they present significant environmental and health hazards. Historically, one of the most popular firefighting foams was aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), which is used to suppress flammable liquid fires. However, the same properties that make PFAS useful in firefighting also make them exceptionally persistent in the environment. Once released, PFAS can accumulate in soil, groundwater, wildlife, and the human body, remaining for years or even decades. Growing scientific evidence has linked PFAS exposure to a range of environmental and public health concerns, prompting increased scrutiny of AFFF use. Firefighters, military personnel, and communities near training sites and airports have been identified as particularly vulnerable to contamination. As awareness has grown, so too have regulatory actions, lawsuits, and efforts to transition toward safer alternatives. Today, AFFF sits at the centre of a global reassessment of how we …

PFAS-free versatile coatings for metals, plastics and glass

PFAS-free versatile coatings for metals, plastics and glass

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Nanize patented technology creates durable, functional PFAS-free coatings that are fully cross-linked and covalently bound to the substrate in under one minute at temperatures below 70°C. Nanize have developed patented coating and curing technology for hydrolysing polysilazanes containing functional nano-additives to create glass-like, fully cross-linked and covalently bound surfaces. Our PFAS-free solutions for a wide range of applications deliver unmatched durability, ultra-low friction, and sub-minute curing at temperatures below 70°C without catalysts. Coatings without compromise proven by testing Having made over 20,000 individual tests, extensive lab validation of Nanize coatings has been undertaken, including by FTIR (Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy), to verify polymer crosslinking, hard curing, durability and performance. Test results confirm: Full curing in < 1 minute at temperatures below 70°C No catalyst required – minimising process complexity Dense crosslinked network confirmed by FTIR Proven covalent substrate bonding across a broad range of metals, plastics and glass Nanize ultra-rapidly cured polysilazane coatings are proven to create hard, durable, glass-like and dense 3-dimensional Si-O-Si dominant cross-linked structures that are covalently bonded to the substrate. Nanize: Coating …

PFAS-free versatile coatings for metals, plastics and glass

Europe’s shift to PFAS-free coatings for packaging and textiles

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ZeroF’s final event showcased PFAS-free coatings for food packaging and upholstery textiles, exploring technical feasibility, regulatory alignment, consumer acceptance, and future market potential. The European research project ZeroF marked a key milestone with its final stakeholder event, ‘PFAS FREE FUTURE – Safe & Sustainable Alternatives for Packaging & Textile’ last November in Barcelona. After three years of EU- and Swiss-funded research, the project presented PFAS-free coating solutions for food packaging and upholstery textiles, showing promising progress in performance, safety and sustainability assessments, and alignment with emerging EU rules by 2030 and rising consumer awareness. Why PFAS-Free Matters Now: Insights from ZeroF Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely used to make products water-, grease-, and stain-repellent. Due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, and health risks, the EU plans to phase out non-essential PFAS uses by 2030 under the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, the Zero Pollution Action Plan, national measures, and the proposed REACH restriction. At the project’s final event, the 12 ZeroF partners shared insights on the evolving regulatory landscape driving the shift to PFAS-free solutions. …

Developing PFAS-free fuel cells and electrolysers

Developing PFAS-free fuel cells and electrolysers

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The PROMISERS project is developing sustainable alternatives to PFAS for use in proton exchange membrane fuel cells and electrolysers. Green hydrogen is widely recognised by the European Commission as a key pillar of the EU’s clean energy transition. Fuel cell and electrolyser technologies are expected to play a vital role in meeting Europe’s emissions reduction targets, particularly in sectors that are difficult to electrify. Among these technologies, proton exchange membrane (PEM)-based fuel cells and electrolysers stand out as the most mature and commercially viable solutions, currently dominating both installed capacity and projected near-term growth. However, all PEM-based hydrogen technologies today rely on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – a group of thousands of synthetic chemicals used extensively across the EU and globally. Ultimately, these chemicals transform into persistent substances, which can lead to irreversible environmental exposure and accumulation in human tissues, associated with adverse health effects. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in hydrogen technologies: A challenge and an opportunity PFAS are essential to manufacturing hydrogen-related products. This is particularly true for fuel cells and electrolysers, …

Nanize leads the charge in PFAS-free coatings

Nanize leads the charge in PFAS-free coatings

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As governments tighten restrictions on forever chemicals, manufacturers across the globe are racing to find safer, high-performance alternatives. One company, Nanize, is emerging as a frontrunner in this new era, advancing PFAS-free coatings that outperform many legacy non-stick technologies. Powered by its cutting-edge polysilazane chemistry, Nanize is rapidly becoming a preferred partner for automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and consumer-goods manufacturers seeking next-generation surface protection. A new standard for speed and efficiency Nanize’s PFAS-free coatings introduce a breakthrough in production dynamics: an ultra-fast curing process. The material fully sets in about a minute at temperatures below 100°C – dramatically faster and more energy-efficient than traditional high-heat curing methods. For manufacturers under pressure to reduce emissions and streamline operations, this innovation represents a significant competitive advantage. Superior non-stick performance without PFAS Despite eliminating PFAS entirely, Nanize’s formulations deliver exceptional hydrophobic and oleophobic properties, resisting water, oils, and a wide range of contaminants. The result is a durable, easy-clean surface ideal for environments where appearance and hygiene matter. Public infrastructure developers are already turning to these coatings for …